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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15.04, 22.54 and 13.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15.04, 22.54 and 13.34 is: 19.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15.04 : 22.54 = 13.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15.04/22.54 = 13.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15.04x = 22.54 × 13.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15.04x = 300.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 300.68/15.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.99

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